With British Columbians achieving nearly 80% adult Dose 1 vaccine coverage and COVID-19 case counts continuing to decline, the province today announced it is moving…
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COVID-19 sick leave reimbursement program begins
Starting Thursday, June 17, employers can apply for reimbursement of wages paid to workers who have taken sick leave related to COVID-19. The temporary reimbursement…
B.C.’s COVID-19 updates for June 17
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, today (June 17) issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the…
B.C. begins Step 2 of restart plan Tuesday
Beginning Tuesday, June 15, British Columbia will transition into Step 2 of its restart plan, including lifting restrictions on travel within B.C. The transition into…
New hard hat rules for workplaces
Workplaces in B.C. will soon be more inclusive for people who wear religious head coverings without compromising workplace safety, thanks to changes WorkSafeBC is making…
B.C. launches restart plan
With about 60% of adults vaccinated with their first dose and COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations steadily declining, British Columbia is moving forward with the…
Labour Minister speaks to COVID-19 sick leave
Letter to the Editor No worker should have to choose between going to work sick or losing pay to stay home. Effective May 20, workers…
Paid sick leave legislation tabled
Workers will soon have access to a made-in-B.C. paid sick leave program that intends to support workers to stay home when they are sick during…
Webinar helps reduce risks for staff when driving for work
Driving is one of the riskiest things people may do at work. Small business owners in the Kootenays need to know how to keep employees…
B.C.’s COVID-19 updates for April 21
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, today (April 21) issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the…